Risk of Delayed Response to Technological Advances and Customer Needs
First written in FY2017. 3 of 5 entries say "Advanced", first in FY2019. Latest entry: FY2024.
The whole theme swung hardest in 2026: 34 of 95 companies on the "Worse" side.
- FY2024AdvancedAnnual report
「The principal achievements for the period included the European launches of the FlexLifter and SutuArt gastrointestinal endotherapy devices, the US launch of the ESG-410 energy generator compatible with the THUNDERBEAT surgical device, and the development of the POWRERSEAL Straight Jaw laparoscopic vessel-sealing device for connection to the ESG-410.」
Made concrete progress in responding to technological advances and customer needs by developing and bringing to market endotherapy devices, energy devices and single-use flexible ureteroscopes. - FY2020AdvancedAnnual report
「In addition to our research and development to date, we will continue conducting research and development, marketing and sales activities for products and services while acquiring necessary technologies through alliances and open innovation.」
With respect to responding to technological advances and customer needs, explicitly states that necessary technologies will be acquired not only through research and development but also through alliances and open innovation. - FY2019AdvancedAnnual report
「The principal achievements for the period included the development of NoviSight software incorporating 3D cell analysis technology expected to improve research efficiency and reduce risks in the drug discovery market, and the IPLEX G Lite and IPLEX GX/GT industrial videoscopes for manufacturing and maintenance markets covering power generation equipment, aircraft engines and automobiles.」
Advanced responses to technological advances and customer needs in the Scientific Solutions Business by developing 3D cell analysis software and industrial videoscopes. - FY2018MitigatedAnnual report
「The principal achievements for the period included the development of two upright models of the FV3000 confocal laser scanning microscope, which can observe ultrafast signal transmission in the nervous system and other phenomena at an industry-leading imaging speed of 438 frames per second, and the LEXT OLS5000 3D measuring laser microscope, which substantially improves measurement performance through features including 4K scanning technology and dedicated LEXT optics and achieves data acquisition at four times the speed of previous models.」
Describes new product development achievements demonstrating responsiveness to technological advances and customer needs in the Scientific Solutions Business, including imaging at 438 frames per second and data acquisition at four times the previous speed. - FY2017First statedAnnual report
「We continue to develop products using cutting-edge technologies. However, because technology is advancing rapidly, if we cannot adequately anticipate market changes and develop new products that meet customer needs in a timely manner, this could affect our ability to secure earnings.」
Identifies as a new risk the possibility that new product development may lag behind customer needs because technological advances and market changes cannot be anticipated.